We removed a condemned gas fire and back boiler from our 1890s sandstone semi a fortnight after moving in.
Time has come to "do" that room and we'd like a period feel to the fireplace.
We would like to reinstate as a class1 flue to give the option of solid fuel or a tray type living flame gas fire (probably the latter), using an original cast surround and mantel - which we already have.
Considering the state of the bottom of the bottom of the chimney in general - the gas installer butchered the original fireback and sides - I am thinking a clay fireback, gather and solid fuel liner would be the easiest way to get things back on track.
Reinstate the back hearth,stick in a clay fireback,insulate,gather on top,fire rope between cast and fireback & also between back and superimposed hearths, new superimposed hearth,get somebody in to do the liner,jobs a good 'un?
Or is this indeed the best way for me to proceed?
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Time has come to "do" that room and we'd like a period feel to the fireplace.
We would like to reinstate as a class1 flue to give the option of solid fuel or a tray type living flame gas fire (probably the latter), using an original cast surround and mantel - which we already have.
Considering the state of the bottom of the bottom of the chimney in general - the gas installer butchered the original fireback and sides - I am thinking a clay fireback, gather and solid fuel liner would be the easiest way to get things back on track.
Reinstate the back hearth,stick in a clay fireback,insulate,gather on top,fire rope between cast and fireback & also between back and superimposed hearths, new superimposed hearth,get somebody in to do the liner,jobs a good 'un?
Or is this indeed the best way for me to proceed?
Any advice would be much appreciated!